Sexual Harassment Prevention

Contact Hours: 1

Author(s):

Mary Sweeney BSN, RN, CEN, ONN-CG (T)

Course Overview

The impacts of sexual harassment affect nurses in many negative ways. There are obvious psychological consequences, but there is also evidence to suggest that work performance can also be affected (3). Many states have recognized the significant impact of this issue and have taken measures to empower nurses to prevent and/or address sexual harassment.

Course Outline

  1. Introduction
  2. What Is Sexual Harassment?
  3. Why Are Nurses Vulnerable to Sexual Harassment?
  4. Key Points for Sexual Harassment
  5. What Should Nurses Do If They Experience Sexual Harassment?
  6. Whistleblower Protections
  7. Concluding Points

Course Outcomes

After completing this course, the learner will rate 4 out of 5 on the Likert Scale for their ability to:

  1. Identify what behavior constitutes sexual harassment.
  2. Identify the types of sexual harassment.
  3. Understand what nurses should do if they experience sexual harassment.
  4. Understand what protections are available to those who report sexual harassment (whistleblower protections).

Accreditations and Approvals

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  • American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) (P0614)
  • California Board of Registered Nursing (CEP 17418)
  • Kentucky Board of Nursing (7-0090)
  • Louisiana State Board of Nursing (58)
  • Florida Board of Nursing (50-23983)
  • Delaware Board of Nursing (DE-24-010127)
  • Alabama Board of Nursing (#ABNP1577)
  • Iowa Board of Nursing (#393)
  • Kansas Board of Nursing (LT0340-0325)

Approved by the Board of Nursing in every state, you can complete your RN, LVN, and APRN CEUs with confidence.

Accreditation Statement

Nursing CE Central LLC is accredited as a provider of nursing continuing professional development by the American Nurses Credentialing Center's Commission on Accreditation.

It will take the average learner 60 minutes to complete and awards 1 contact hours of continuing education.

Written For

  • Registered Nurses (RN)
  • Advanced Practice Registered Nurses (APRN)
  • Licensed Practical Nurses (LPN/LVN)

Requirements for Completion

  1. Enrollment in the course by the learner
  2. Read and learn all course materials
  3. Complete the course evaluation
  4. Attest and testify learning of the course materials

Disclosure of Relevant Financial Relationships

Nursing CE Central nor any of the authors, planners, content experts, or any contributors have any relevant financial relationships with ineligible companies to disclose.